Quickstart
Start using Video & Recording in 5 minutes.
Follow this short guide to go from adding a camera to watching your first recording.
Prerequisites
- Cordatus account and access to Web App or Client
- A connected camera device (IP, USB, CSI, or GMSL)
- (Optional) External drive if you plan to record long sessions
- Sufficient storage and permissions for saving video files
Getting Started in 5 Minutes
1. Connect a Camera
- Open Cordatus Web App → Cameras → + (Add Camera)
- Choose camera type (Physical or IP)
- Enter details (camera label, device, location) and click Save
- For Client: launch Cordatus Client → Cameras → Add IP Camera
2. View Cameras on Map
- Go to Map from the left menu
- Find your camera marked with a green “C” icon
- Click to open stream or select via Select Device → Show Cameras
3. Start Streaming
- From the Cameras tab, click the camera and choose Select Target Device
- Stream opens instantly — hover for stream info (FPS, bitrate, resolution)
4. Record a Stream
- Click the ⋮ menu → Record
- A red “REC” label appears on the stream window
- To record multiple cameras: select several and choose Start Recording on Selected
5. Watch Recordings
- Go to Record → Watch
- Select a camera, choose a video, and click Play
- Use timeline zoom, playback speed, or Master mode to sync multiple cameras
6. Automate with Schedule
- Click ⋮ → Schedule next to a camera
- Create a calendar, add recurring or one-time events
- Define intervals (daily, weekly, monthly) and save
7. Add a New Drive (Optional)
- Connect a new drive via Disks app (GUI) or mount it via CLI
- Update the path in Device → Storage Info → Video Records
Expected Result
- Cameras connected and visible on the Cameras or Map page
- Live streams playable in the Web App or Client
- Recordings listed under Record → List / Watch
- Automated schedules handled by Cossa
- Storage drive correctly mounted and accessible for recordings